Ministry of Justice (France) facts for kids

The Ministry of Justice (French: Ministère de la Justice) is a very important part of the Government of France. It's sometimes called la Chancellerie in French. This ministry is led by the Minister of Justice, who is also known as the Keeper of the Seals. This person is a member of the Council of Ministers, which is like the main team of government leaders.

The main office of the Ministry of Justice is in Paris, at a famous place called Place Vendôme. The current Minister of Justice is Éric Dupond-Moretti, who started in July 2020. This ministry helps make sure that laws are fair and that justice is served for everyone in France.

Quick facts for kids Ministry of Justice
Incumbent Éric Dupond-Moretti since 6 July 2020
Style	Monsieur le ministre
Member of	Council of Ministers
Reports to	President of the Republic and to Parliament
Residence	Hôtel de Bourvallais 13, Place Vendôme
Seat	Paris 8e, France
Appointer	President of the Republic
Term length	No fixed term Remains in office while commanding the confidence of the National Assembly and the President of the Republic
Precursor	Chancellor of France
Formation	23 March 1791
First holder	Jean-Marie Roland de La Platière
Website	www.justice.gouv.fr

What Does the Ministry of Justice Do?

The Ministry of Justice has several important departments. Each one helps make sure the justice system works well. They all work together to uphold the law in France.

How the Ministry of Justice is Organized

The Ministry of Justice is made up of different teams, called directorates. Each team has a special job to do.

The Minister of Justice's Role

The Minister of Justice is the leader of the entire ministry. This person is in charge of all the different departments. They make sure that the laws are followed and that justice is fair for everyone.

Judicial Services Directorate (DSJ)

This department, known as the DSJ, is in charge of the civil courts. These courts handle disagreements between people or groups. The DSJ also helps write new laws and rules for how the courts should work.

Civil Affairs and Seals Directorate (DACS)

The DACS handles matters related to civil law. This includes things like family law, property law, and contracts. They also deal with the "Seals," which are official stamps used to make documents legal.

Criminal Matters and Pardons Directorate (DACG)

The DACG focuses on criminal justice. This means they help create the rules for how crimes are investigated and how trials happen. They also oversee how punishments are carried out.

Prison Administration Directorate (DAP)

The DAP is also known as the French Prison Service. Their job is to manage all the prisons in France. They make sure that court decisions about people who are in prison are followed correctly.

Judicial Youth Protection Directorate (DPJJ)

The DPJJ is a special department for young people. They deal with all questions about justice for children and teenagers. Their goal is to help young people who have been involved with the law.

Inspectorate-General of the Judicial Services (IGSJ)

The IGSJ is like an inspection team. They check on how well the different departments within the Ministry of Justice are working. They also inspect the courts to make sure everything is running smoothly.

General Secretariat

The General Secretariat helps the Minister of Justice manage the entire ministry. They provide support to all the other departments. This helps everyone work together efficiently.

See Also

• Justice ministry
• Minister of Justice (France)